Directed by:Thor Freudenthal Running Time: 1h 40min
Not as syrupy and silly as i thought it would be, Hotel for Dogs is actually a lost art. A live action family film that doesn't pander to its young audience, yet remains entertaining and uplifting. Cheadle adds a nice dramatic presence to the film and supplies some of the bigger laughs. The young leads are likeable, and the dogs don't become too cute or too much of a focus, hence distraction. The story remains front and center and some of the inventive designs of the titular hotel conjures up Pee Wee Herman or Wallace and Grommit. Still, i can't grade the film much higher, as it delivers on expectations, while offering few, if any surprises. A decent rental for families with young children.
Grade: C+
Not as syrupy and silly as i thought it would be, Hotel for Dogs is actually a lost art. A live action family film that doesn't pander to its young audience, yet remains entertaining and uplifting. Cheadle adds a nice dramatic presence to the film and supplies some of the bigger laughs. The young leads are likeable, and the dogs don't become too cute or too much of a focus, hence distraction. The story remains front and center and some of the inventive designs of the titular hotel conjures up Pee Wee Herman or Wallace and Grommit. Still, i can't grade the film much higher, as it delivers on expectations, while offering few, if any surprises. A decent rental for families with young children.
Grade: C+
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